Levels of government 8

Question 1

what are ALL the different level and tiers of government

Answer 1

/Cabinet
/ /National Assembly
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National Government ——Parliament|
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| \Judiciary Provinces
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Provincial Government
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Local Government

Question 2

describe the 3 tiers of national government

Answer 2

parliament - makes the laws

cabinet - ensures that the laws are carried out

judiciary - decides whether or not the law has been broken

Question 3

who is the head of cabinet

Answer 3

the president

Question 4

what does parliament consist of and describe them

Answer 4

national council of provinces - body that was created insure all provinces involved in / co-operate in the legislative process

national assembly - has 400 members who represent the differ political parties and are elected every 5 years in a national election, they’re responsible for drawing laws

Question 5

what is judiciary made up of

Answer 5

various courts in the country, such as the Supreme Court and Magistrates Courts

Question 6

describe provincial government

Answer 6

each province has its own government. member are also elected every 5 years. the executive council of a province consists of a premier and a number of members (MECs). Premiers appointed by the President of the country. decisions are take by consensus each member has a department to manage
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Question 7

describe local government

Answer 7

it consists of municipalities. large areas governed by metropolitan municipalities. smaller areas governed by local municipalities who are grouped into districts. responsible for local roads, traffic, clinics, libraries, sewage, water and transport